What is the pKa of water? A simple google search yields the value 15.74, but this site and this paper say it's 14.0.
According to my understanding, the correct answer should be 14.0:
pKa=−log([HX+][OHX−])
For 25 °C: [HX+][OHX−]=10−14=Kw
Thus follows pKa=14.
Can you tell me which value is correct and why?
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